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Old 09-24-2015, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm View Post

I've seen ultrasonic remote sets turn on at night, when the HVAC kicks in and an inaudible squeal activated the set. I've also seen a stationary bike activate one in a hotel gym, from the friction device on the wheel. And of course, there are the sets that responded to keys being rattled across the room.

Nowadays with IR remotes, it's not a problem. The biggest problem is with something jamming the IR spectra, neutralizing a remote...

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